Become a Friend to access priority booking from 23 Apr | General sale 30 Apr
Matinees 2.30pm | Evenings 7.30pm
Running time: 1 hour 55 minutes (including interval)
Age recommendation: 7+
Matthew Bourne's production of
The Red Shoes
Based on the film by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger
and the Hans Christian Andersen fairytale
Music by Bernard Herrmann
The double Olivier Award-winning smash hit returns
A timeless fairytale and Academy Award-winning movie, The Red Shoes has captivated audiences and inspired generations of dancers with its powerful tale of obsession, possession and one girl’s dream to be the greatest dancer in the world. Victoria Page lives to dance but her ambitions become a fierce struggle between the two men who inspire her passion.
Matthew Bourne’s magical double Olivier Award-winning production of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film is set to a score orchestrated by Terry Davies, featuring the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer Bernard Herrmann, with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting) and Paul Groothuis (sound).
An intoxicating drama where life imitates art with fateful consequences, The Red Shoes will dazzle your senses and break your heart.
Utterly enthralling
Daily Express
A gorgeous swirl of storytelling and style
The Independent
Enchanting... A cinematic masterpiece re-Bourne on stage
Evening Standard
Scintillating...lavish and constantly surprising
Daily Telegraph
Gallery
Tickets from £29.50*
Dates
Priority booking: Wednesday 23 April 11am
General sale: Wednesday 30 April 11am
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Tue 14 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
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Wed 15 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
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Thu 16 Apr 2026 2:30 PM
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Thu 16 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
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Fri 17 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
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Sat 18 Apr 2026 2:30 PM ADTT
Audio Description Available
An additional audio track for audiences with sight loss, explaining what’s happening on screen or on stage during gaps in the dialogue and sound effects.
Touch Tour Available
For audiences with sight loss, an opportunity to explore the performance space and handle selected props, costumes and furniture before the event starts.
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Sat 18 Apr 2026 7:30 PM
Discounts
Friends 20% off (excl. Fri & Sat) Terms and conditions apply
25 & Under £10 tickets available to book online on the day of the performance, subject to availability. Find out more about how to sign up
Groups (8+): £4 off Stalls and Dress.
Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
Concessions £3 off. (excl. Fri & Sat)
Concessions are limited and may be withdrawn at any time.
School Groups and Dance Schools (10+): £10 (excl. Fri & Sat). Includes 1 free teacher ticket with every 10 students. Please note groups cannot be booked online. If you wish to book a Group, please contact our dedicated Groups email, groups@capitaltheatres.com, or phone on 0131 529 6005.
Access Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability.
For more information: Access at Capital Theatres
All discounts are subject to availability.
Access
Capital Theatres aims to be accessible to all.
We are committed to making your visit to our theatres as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. All of our Front of House staff undergo disability awareness training and Dementia Friend Training and will be pleased to assist you should you require any information or help.
Complete our Access Form to book access discounts online. Access users can choose to receive 50% off the price of their ticket, and 50% off essential companion tickets, subject to availability.
More information about our venues and access at Capital Theatres
Audio Described
Sat 18 Apr, 2.30pm
Touch Tour: 1pm
